Evening Star Newspaper, November 30, 1896, Page 10

— ‘THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1896-14 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. ‘Academy of Music.—Florrie West in “The Bowery Girl Bijou Theater—Agnes Wallace Villa in “The World Against Her.” Convention Hall, west.—Ice Palace. Grand Opera House.—“Faust.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Rellly and Wood's Big Show. Lafayette Square Opera House.—Charles Frohman’s Empire Theater Company in “Liberty Hall.” New National Theater.““Pudd’nhead Wil- son.” Church of Our Father, 13th and L streets northwest.—Illustrated lecture by Dr. A. G. Rogers, D.D., on “The Isle of Wight—The Garden of England.” > EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. +h and L streets north- Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon and Marshall Hall at 10 a.m. Steamer Harry Randall Beach and river landings at Steamer Washington for Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m. ee FINE QUALITY OF MEAT Is the factor in the success of this busi- ness. For thirty years we've maintained first place as leaders in the selling of the finest Home Dre feats. Try us once. T. T. KEAD 51 Center market. for Colonial a.m. Norfolk and Shoulder, ac. Sugar-cured Johnston's, page 4. Cheon, the best Pure American Refined Granulated 414 cts. Seven city stores. C. < - + For New York Roast Beef and Steaks go to John R. Keliy, 9th st. wing Center Mar- )-cent Tea in America. Sugar, ket. Boston Corned Beef a specialty. CITY AND DISTRICT. Mrs. Clendinen'’s Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas R. Clen- dinen, who died at the home of her mother, Mrs. J. Alexander Shriver, No. 518 Cathe- dral street, Balti , Thu y night last, took place from that residence yesterday afternoon. Services were conducted by Re Arthur Chilton Powell, rector of Grace Protestant Epi Churck, and Rev. Dr. J. Houston Eccleston, rector of Em- manuel Prot pal Church. The pallbearers ‘ Frank Brown, Joseph Whyte, E. Clymer Whyte, J. Alex- ander Preston, J. Harry Preston, Felix R. Sullivan, O. A. Kirkland and Dr. Wm. A. Meale Inter was made in Green- rrount. The d lady was a sister of Mr. John 8. river, Washington corre- w York Mail and Ex- lends in this > No Time to Wait. To put off may cost you something. We tb. boxes creamery butter at $1 too lew to James F. Oyster, 900 2 —Advt. act Awarded. hn of this city has been ontract for the erection of the North Carolina Avenue M. P. Church. The is to be located at the cor- ner of rolina avenue, Sth and B heast, and toe in the Messrs. Stutz and Object to Thanksgiving. The condemnation ef the Thanks proclamation recent sued by Pre Cleveland, as well as of ali such proclama- tions in general, vw the tenor of resolu- tions pas: afternoon by the ular 1 ington, the league ting fiself on record opposed to ihe practice of any official calling the Ameri- can people to prayer for any reason what- ay ever. The meeting was held_y in erday after- Typographical Temple and there » audience present because of the announcement tnat Mr. Geo. W. Foote of Lonion, one of the forem ularists, would deliver an address on “The Dcom of the God EE Cammac Tent. Cammack Tent, . I. O. of Recha- bites, met in Bunch’s Hall, 314 Sth street northwest, Saturday evening and added six names to their membership roll, mak- ing twenty-three within five weeks. It Was decided to mvite Union Tent, No. to appoint a committee to act joinuly with a committee of this tent in making ar- rangements to receive on New Year day and have an all-day entertainme Under good of the order remarks were made by Joseph Godfrey. John Howard, J. oH. Posey, Cha I ston, L. M. Wilkins, George Storer, W Cordell, € W. Rue, W. 8B. Morgan, chard Poll District ‘Chief Ruler Wei Charles Medford, T. L. Raley and Mr. Emmons. rere eae Selling a Horse. A colored Virginian named James Waite was arrested here Saturday by Policeman Stenhouse, who found him endeavoring to Gispose of a horse. Soon after his arrest @ dispatch was received from Warrenton, asking for the arrest of a man with an alleged stolen horse. Robert Tapscott, lored, came here yesterday and identi- fied the animal. Justice Timberlake and Constable Flynn also came with him and they took Waite home with them. a Important Notice. Look cut for important changes in time table of the Washington, Alexandria and Mt. Vernon Riilway Company, taking €ffect December 1, 1Si.—Advt. eS Arrested in Baltimore. A dispatch from Baltimore says that 2 Young man named Lewis Ellis, who lives in this city, was under arrest there Satur- Gay on a charge of enticing Addie Busch, sixteen years oi to lead an immoral life. It was charged that the man took the girl to a ho of iil-repute and was arrested by Sergeant Polton. Justice Grannan heard the case and committed Ellis in de- fault of $2,040 ball. The girl, who had at- while in the to the House of G » police here know not figured in the case. Tramps. ince George's county authorities have declared war on tramps, and all the unwelcome nomads found there are being jailed. It Is not a pleasant thing to spend time in a country jail, for there are times when one does not like to be alone. With this kind of life the lonely moments are plentiful, and it is a case of the jail keeper throwing away the ke At present there is one tramp in the Marlboro’ jail, and he is alm ure to leave the county when he is released, for solitary contineément has made him tired of that section. > Hot Bed Sash, Every le, glazed or unglazed. Libbey & Co., 6th street and New —Advertisement. — Leap Year Ball. ‘The ladies of the Columbia Turn Verein will give a leap year ball at the National Rifles’ Armory this evening, and invita- tions to attend and enjoy the festivities have been {ssued to a vast number of peo- ple. The promenade will begin at 8:30 o'clock, and aa elaborate program of dances has been prepared. Supper will be served about 12 o'clock and the holders of invita- tions anticipate a most enjoyable evening. ‘The committee on arrangements consists of the following: Mrs. F. Altrup, Miss H. Ball, Miss A. Bosse, Mrs. F. Carl, Mrs. J. Lederer, Mrs. A. Nass, Mrs. M. Ryhner, Mrs. H. C. Scott, Mrs. H. Auracher, the Misses Becker, Mrs. E. Biatzheim, Mrs. J. Duehring, Miss M. Lederer, Mrs. Powell, Miss Reichenbacher, Miss E. Wetzel, Miss ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS Attendance and Services in the Ohurches Yesterday. Business Men’ League and Other Local Notes of General In- terest to Residents. Owing to the inclement weather of yes- terday the attendance at the various churches was not as large as usual, though the congregations were by no means small. Interesting sermons on the Advent season, which began yesterday in the Episcopal Church, were preached by Rev. P. P. Phil- lips, at St. Paul’s Church, Rev. Berryman Green, at Christ Church, and Rev. C. E. Ball, at Grace Church. At Grace Church at 7 a.m. there was a celebration of the holy eucharist. At St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church mass was said at 7 a.m., Children’s mass at 9:30 a.m., high mass and sermon at 11 a.m. by Rev. Father Bowles and vespers at 4p.m. At the Ger- man Lutheran Church there were confes- sicnal services at 10:30 a.m. Service and sermon in German by Rev. Mr. Eberlein. At the Second Presbyterian Church Rev. E. L. Wilson preached morning and even- ing, and declared the pulpit “vacant” owing to the recent resignation of Rev. Mr. Rice. Rev. L. J. McDougle conducted the serv- ices in Trinity M. E. Church. There was 4a meeting of Epworth League in this church at 6:30 p.m. Rev. J. T. Williams preached morning and evening at the Scuthern Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. T. T. Benson preached morning and evening. At 4 o'clock Mr. Benson preached a special sermon to men only, which was well attended and extremely interesting. Rev. J. H. Butler preached morning and evening at the Baptist Church. The usual Sunday influx of strangers was noticeably small and the streets were pretty well deserted during’ the day. Business Men's League. There will be a very important meeting of the Business Men's League in their rooms this evening, at which time several matters of interest to the city will he brought up. Foremost among these will be the opening of the road between this city and Harrisonburg In the valley of Vir- ginia. The committee on railroads and transportation will probably make their re- port on the advantages to be gained by the city in the opening of the road. The wholesale business men generally are arranging start drummers into the hew section by the first train, and that country will be actively can’ d, solicit- ing business for the Alexandria’ houses. The first through train from Harrison- burg will reach this city tomorrow morn- mg. Benefit for the Poor. It is hoped that a large audience will at- tend the entertainment to be given at the Opera House tonight under the auspices of the conference of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, which is given for the benefit of the poor of the city. Mrs. T. Marshall Jones, well known san able manager and organizer, has had the matter in hand for some weeks past and a first-class entertainment is bound to be the result. Washington and Alexandria talent has been drawn on to assure the success of the effort. Ordination of C. L. Price. Mr. Cassius L. Price, who for several years past has been a student at the Vir- ginia Theological Seminary, and who com- pleted his course last June, will be ordain- €d to deacons’ orders at West Point, Friday next, by Rt. Rev. John B. Newton, bishop coadjutor of Virginia. Mr. Price will immediately take charge of the churches at West Point, Ayletts and a church in New Kent count: Police Court. Mayor Thompson had an unusually small docket to dispose of this morning. The first case called was that of Scotfield Phil- lip, charged with being drunk in the street on Sunday; fined $1. William Marshall, charged with assault and beating Henry Mason; dismissed for want of evidence. James Richards and son, charged with con- ducting the oyster business without a li- cense; fined $3 and made to obtain licenses. Alonzo Travers Returned. Mr. Alonzo Travers, who has been ab- sent from the city for some time past, and whose whereabouts were unknown, as stat- ed in The Star at the time, has returned to his home in this city. Mr. Travers says that he has been to North Carolina. Notes. Tomorrow is the last day in which the 5 per cent discount can be secured on state tax bills. It is said that a broom factory will be started shortly in the old shoe factory building. ‘The Southern Railway Company is hav- ing the passenger shed at their depot in this city rebuilt. It was blown down by the cycione of seme weeks ago. Rev. T. H. Rice, formerly pastor of the Second Presbyterian Chureh, will preach his first sermon in Atlanta next Sunday. Since Saturday sixty tramps have been given sleeping accommodations at the sta- tion house. T AUCTION. QUEER THINGS Mysteries of the Mail to Be Shown at the Dead Letter Sale. The annual dead letter office sale will be held at the auction rooms of M. B. Latimer & Co., 614 12th street, beginning Monday, December 12, and continuing daily at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. until the entire stock is disposed of. The catalogue of articles io be sold has just been issued. It contains 91 pages, and, as usual, is a heterogeneous list of odds and ends, many of them of considerable value, but for the most part tawdry and cheap. There are upward of 4,000 “miscellaneous items, ranging from ladies’ hosiery and underclothing, new and second-hand, to a machinist’s speed indica- ter. Bicycle sundries form quite a large section of the entire lot, and corsets of every size and shape, which found their way to the dead letter office, may be had from the list of goods to be sold at this great annual bargain saie. When the gov- ernment enters into competition with the big department stores, It does not go in for a credit business, but announces that the terms are strictly cash on delivery. Beside the list of miscellaneous articles, the cata- logue contains ¥51 lots of books and 110 lots of jewelry. Under the book schedule are items sufficient to satisfy the most catholic of literary tastes, from a work on letter-writing to a copy of Kunskaprike Skolmasteren. Eugene Field and Hogarth, nd Howells, Rider Haggard Hemans are all represented in the conection, from which it would be possible to select quite a fine library. ——_= The Thanksgiving Proclamation, To the Editor of The Evening Star: I notice adverse comment of Hebrews on the President's reference in his proclama- tion to the most illustrious of their race. The Thanksgiving proclamation is in this respect the first one that might not have been as appropriately issued in China or among the Choctaws, or wherever a Su- preme Being is recognized. This is the first proclamation in accord with the long line of historic facts on the basis of which the Supreme Court said, on February 29, 1892, in a unanimous opinion (Trinity Church case) his is a Christian nation.” This proclamation, with the burial of the spoils system and the arbitration treaty, will make this administration distinguished in history—I say it as one of the opposition —above any other since the war. i WILBUR F. CRAFTS. ~~ Prizes Awarded. The two prizes ($10 gold pieces) offered by the Colonial Dames of the District of Co- lumbia to boys and girls of public and pri- vate sckools for the best essays upon co- Icnfal subjects have been awarded to Miss Edith Birkheimer, Mrs. Flint’s School, and to Mr. Clareace L. Parke, eighth grade, Polk School. Se Lovell Bicycles at Auction. Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co., auctioneers, will sell at their salesrooms tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock 150 high grade Lovell Dia- E. Auracher, Mrs. E. H. Boelter, Mrs. F.| mond Special and Excel Bicycles. This Bosse, Mrs. C. Lerch, the Misses von E: dort, Miss A. Ryhner, Mrs. M. Thompson and Mrs. T. Wordem. sale presents an excellent opportunity to secure a Christmas present. Now on exhi- bition.—Advt. HIS FIRST SERMON. New Arrangement at Mt. Mark’s In- avgurated. Rev. W. L. Devries, Ph.D., the new rec- tor of St. Mark’s Church, preached his first sermon before the congregation yesterday. There was a large attendance, and the new rector made a very favorable impres- sion upon all who heard kim. Announcement was made from St. Mark’s pulpit the first Sunday in November that Bishop Satterlee had chosen and accepted the church as the pro-cathedral of the dio- cese of Washington from and after the first Sunday in Advent, and that Rev. William L. Devries had been called to be rector. In accordance with this announcement, it was expected that the bishop would be present at yesterday's services, but an imperative engagement necessitated the postponement of all ceremonial in connection with the new order until next week. Next Sunday it Is expected that Rev. Mr. Devries will be formally installed, together with Rev. Charles H. Hayes, the assistant rector, who will be known as the curate of the pro-cathedral. The choir at St. Mark’s has been enlarged to thirty-six members, with en equal num- ker of young women, young men and boys. Dr. Johr. E. Parker, who kas been the pre- centor for a number of years, still remains in_ charge of the music. Saturday evening an informal reception was tendered the bishop and the new rec- tor by the members of his congregation ard he was given an opportunity to meet a majority of them personally. The reception ccmmittee was composed of the following: Mr. F. R. Wallace, Mr. H. J. Wylie, Mr. R. J. Walker, Miss Belle Speiser, Miss Mabel Kent, Mrs. Rafter, Mrs. H. P. Godwin and Mrs. S. B. Roane. a ACTION REPUDIATED. Civil Service in Government Print- ing Office Favored. The most important special meeting of Columbia Typographical Union that has been held for a lozg time was that of Sat- urday evening, and after a session of more than three hours resolutions were adopted censuring three of the delegates from the union to the recent convention of the In- ternational Typographical Union at Col- orado Springs for their course in voting for a resolution adopted there in which op- position was expressed to the civil service system as administered at the government printing office. The preamble and resolutions of censure Were offered by Mr. S. H. Bell and led to a long debate. After being adopted as the sense of the mecting, they, with a resolu- tion requesting the officers of tne Interna- tional Typographical Union “to make a thorough Investigation of the effects of the civil service system as applied to and enforced the government _ printing office, to take no action in the matter of petitioning Congress and the incoming administration for its re- moval from said office (as was stated in the resolutions adopted by the I. T. U.) until after such investigation,” were refer- in and red to the various chapels, with the re- Quest that they vote thei December 3, 1896, between the hours of nd 4 p.m. Mr. J. L. Rodier also offered a paper on the sé me subject, but it was defeated. At the adjourned meeting of Columbia Ty- catia re Union held yesterday steps vere taken to compel all delinquent: pay up their dues. ee RECORDS Register —_ OT PROTECTED. of Wills Asks for Needed Improvements, Register of Wills McGill is making an earnest effort to secure better protection for the records and papers of his oflice, as well as increased accommodation for them, He has nor only communicated with the Attorney General in the matter, but sev- eral days ago accompanied by Justice Hag- ner, who presides over the Probate Court, he called upon the Attorney General, when he explained at length the needs of the or- fice. Justice Hagner, who has taken a deal of interest in the matter, confirmed Mr. McGili’s statements, and earnestly im- pressed upon the Attorney General the urgent importance of affording the protec- tion asked for. The letter addressed to the Attorney Gen- eral by Register McGill was as follows: “Sir: Iam constrained to invite attention to the urgent necessity of providing bet- ter safeguards and increased accommoda- tion for the records, files, papers, &c., ap- pertaining to the estates of decedents un- der the jurisdiction of the special term ot the Supreme Court of the District of Co- lumbia, for Orphans’ Court business. “In the first place, the capacity of the vault, in which are stored the original wills, bonds, papers, &c., is nearly exhaust- ed, ard, secondly, it is not in a fire-proct condition. “The architect of the Capitol, at my re- quest, recently examined the vault, and it Is suggested that concrete should be sub- stituted for the wooden floor thereof; that the wooden shelving be replaced by’ tron, and a central row of iron shelving be pro- vided; and that the wooden file-holders be substituted by metallic holders, such ds are now used. The proposed change will provide accommodation for a iarge number of additional files. It is estimated that the cost of improving the vault and procuring additional fileholders will amount to about $2,000. “The second point to which I invite at- tention is that the court room in which the records are now stored on wooden shelves is directly over the- boiler and furnace room. Metallic shelving of an ap- proved pattern, with sliding covers, should be substituted records. as a receptacle for these In the event that Congress should provide a new court house, all © proposed improved fixtures could be utilized. The cost of these additional me- tallic casings or shelving for the records in the court room will amount to about $1,000. Tae balance to the credit of this office now in the treasury of the United States, returned under the act of Con- gress approved July 14, 1892, amounts to over $2,000. “I earnestly bespeak your consideration and indorsement hereof with the view of obtaining the necessary appropriation in the sundry civil bill at the coming session of Congress.” The Attorney General promised to care- fully consider the matter, and Mr. McGill ieshovetal that his efforts will be success- ‘ul. —_=.__ Mr. Moulton Injured. Mr. H. B. Moulton, 1524 9th street, is re- covering from the effects of a serious ac- cident which occurred Thanksgiving after- recon. He was driving with his family in Mount Pleasant when his horse became un- manageable. The carriage was overturned and Mr. Moulton’s head struck on the curbstone. He was renéered unconscious, and for a time his condition seemed criti- cal. No one else in the carriage was seri- ously injured. —— To Confer With Chairman Hanna. The executive committee of the National Union Republican Club at a meeting held Saturday night appointed a special com- mittee, composed of ex-Gov. Hart, A. M. Clapp, Lewis Clepkane, Simon Wolf and L. Saunders, to confer with Chairman Hanna and the national republican com- mittee with reference to the inauguration ceremonies. ae Drowned in the River. Clifford Wilkerson of Wilkerson’s wharf, near Colonial Beach, Va., was drowned Saturday morning about 8 o'clock while dredging for oysters. He was In the act of heaving his dredge when a coil of rope caught about his foot and ankle, jerking him overboard. The rope broke loose from the boat, which sailed away, leaving the unfortunate man anchored fast to the bottom of the river. Being unable to swim he undoubtedly lost uerve or consciovsness, or both, and was drowned. The body was reovered late in the afternoon. He leaves a wife and three gee The funeral took place last even- ing. ———S A Colored Cabinet Officer. The Colored West End McKinley Club has issued an address protesting against the appointment of a colored man in Presi- dent McKinley’s cabinet, and calling on colored voters in every state to do like- wise. The address declares that the propo- sition was advanced by false friends of the President-elect, who wish to embarrass his administration, and says that the col- ored voters would prefer to be given suit- e@ble recognition by the incoming admin- istration in all the states.¢ CAPT. COA’ TRANSFERRED. Salvation Arnry Staff Commander Or- dered to New England. Staff Captain Blanche Cox, commander of the Washington) division of the Salvation Army, has been ordered away from her present post ofhduty to a station in the New England states, but she has not yet been informed to what part of that section she will be transferred. It ts not known who will be assigned to this city as her successor, but it is expected that the new commander wilk be a man, as Miss Cox is the only womarrin this country of the rank of a division commander. It seems to be the impression: that the Washington di- vision will be consolidated with the south- ern sta‘es division, which will give Capt. Cox's successor supervision over a very large territory, Capt. Cox was assigned to her present station in January last, and removed the headquarters of the division from Balti- more, where they were formerly located, to this city. She has been active in cam- palgn work during her residence here, and has won the respect of the community. Special evangelistic services were held in the Metropolitan M. E. Church last even- ing, conducted by Capt. Cox. The unpro- pitlous weather kept the attendance down, but the service was one of profit and inter- est. Capt. Cox has not yet been notified when the actual transfer of posts will take Place, but she Is hoping to be allowed to remain until the first of the year, as she has special plans for providing a Christ- mas dinner for one thousand deserving per- sons in Baltimore. DEATH OF “DOC” PALMER. He Was a Well-Known Figure in Local Sporting Life. Harry F. Palmer, one of the most widely known of the local sporting men, died yes- terday afternoon at the residence of his sister, after a painful fllness of long duration. The funeral will take place to- morrow morning from his sister's residence at 11 o'clock, and the interment, which will be private, will be in Oak Hill cemetery. The dead man was thirty-eight years old, and had been a familiar figure in Washing- ton for twenty years. He was popularly known as “Doc” Palmer. He was the son of Mrs. Jane Palmer, the well-known mil- liner, whose establishment fer a number of years was on F street above 11th street, and for a long time he was the manager of the business. His unfortunate social dispo- sition, however, caused him to retire from this position, and afterward he devoted himself entirely to a sporting life. He was a man of generous impulses, extravagant in his expenditures, and was noted for the readiness with which he always helped those who were unfortunate. He spent his time in the resorts frequented by sporting people, and there probably was not a prize fight or similar event occurring in or near Washington in the last fifteen years in which Palmer was not interested as a backer of one of.the principals or a heavy better upon the result. There was never anything vicious in Palmer's nature, and he had been generally looked upon as his own worst enemy. He had been in poor health for the last four years, suffering from a complication of diseases of the liver, and the last attack proved fatal. > AMUSEMENTS. : Haley's Washington Concert Band.—The first concert of the series to be given this season by Will Haley's Washington Concert Band took place at the National Theater lest night, a large audience de- spite the unpleasant weather listening to the fine program that was given. The band showed a marked improvement in some reszects over last year's work, while Mr. Haley’s ability as a dircetor and band- master were apparent in every selection. Mrs. Hattie Mead-Smith was the soloist of the evening, together with Mr. Harry A. Stone, the trombone soloist of the band. and sang a number from Felician Davi opera ‘The Pear] of Brazii,” responding to encores with the wa)tz song from “Princ Bonnie” and “Annie Laurie.” Mr. Stone’s work on the trombone showed his com- plete mastery of the instrument. ‘The band’s first number was a march, the ‘ Vv. F.," dedicated to the veteran fireme: by A. Naecker, jr. This was followed by the overture to Wallace's opera, ‘Mari- tana,” and Weber's “Invitation to the Dane all three of which were given with a spirit and an intelligence that spoke vol- umes for the capabilities of the musicians. Tobani’s “Hearts and Flowers,” and Ker- ker's song and dance arrangement of “Come Down, Ma Honey,” were receivd enthusiastically, as was a potpourri, Con- radi's “Musical Tour Through Europe.” Gems from Gillet and Bocherina were given in a charming manner, and the con- cluding number embraced well known se- lections from Victor Herbert's “Wizard of the Nile.” Nearly every band number was encored, and some of them received a couble encore, showing the complete satis- faction of the audience with its work, which cannot be surpassed by any similar organization scuth of New York. Mr. y has cause fcr congratulation upon uccess of this concert. Miss Lotta Mills’ Recital.—The piano re- cital of Miss Lotta Mills at the Universal- ist Church Saturday evening was an event of much interest in musical circles. The large and fashionable audience, notwith- standirg the inclement weather, attested the popularity of the young pianist and the irterest felt amorg her fricnds here in her Progress. It was the first opportunity her friends here have had to note her develop- ment since she really started’ on her pro- fessional career, and her work in every selection was such as to command emphat- ic praise. Her numbers were well chosen to display the extent and versatility of her technical work, as well as of her reading, and in every instance from the Bach fugue, with which the program opened, to the Liszt arrangement of the Liebestod from Wagner's “Tristan and Isolde,” which was her last number, Miss Mills was the fin- ished executant and the true musician. Her tonal enunciation is clear, accurate and distinct, and her touch is firm and in- telligent. Besides the compositions al- ready given Miss Mills played the first movement of Von Weber's sonata, Brahm’s rhapsodie in G minor, Chopin’s waltz in A flat and nocturne in F major, Leschetizky’s Etude Characterisque and Paderewski's Cracovienne Fantastique. She was assisted by Mr. Otto Luebkert, baritone, who sang several selections in good form, displaying a voice of much purity and power. His singing of the Barcarolle from “La Gia- conda,” elicited an emphatic encore, to which he responded with “Gypsy John.” Mr. Edward Varela was an accomplished accompanist. The entire program was in every way enjoyable, and Miss Mills will understand from her reception at this re- cital that she can always be sure not only of a large but an appreciative audience in her home city. Her physical development has kept pace with her intellectual and technical growth and she is now an ex- tremely handsome and self-possessed young woman, who pleases the eye as she steps upon the stage, but whose personality is entirely forgotten im the charm which her playing throws around her audience. — Meeting Abandoned. The public meeting in connection with the annual session of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars announced for Wednesday evening, Decem- ber 2, at Wesley M. E. Church, has been abandoned because of the inability of Joshua Levering of Baltimore, who was to have been the principal speaker, to be present. There will be but one public meet- ing in connection with the session, and this will be held in the Fifteenth Street M. E. Church tomorrow evening. Se Don’t forget the sale of high-grade Lovell Diamond Bicycles at Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co.’ rooms tomorrow at 10 o’clock.—Advt.’ Bad Complexions, Pimples, blackheads, red, rough and oily skin and hands, dry, thin and faliing hair, and simple baby blemishes are prevented and cured by CUTICURA SOAP—most effective skin-purifying and beautify- ing soap in the world, as well as purest and sweet- est of toilet and nursery soaps. Sold throughout the world. “Across From Perry’s. Gold Watches, $io. A, Genuine sale of the handsomest Gold-filled Watches anteed 15 and 20 years) that ever came into Washington! Nothing shoddy or cheap about them—all are fine tiimekeepers. ‘All styles and sizes, and engraved free of charge. Spier, ‘310’ Ninth St.N.W. 1030-144. THE REPUBLICAN JOLLIFICATION. Program for the Big Meeting at Center Market Hall. The arrangements for the republican jol- lification at Central Hall next Thursday uight are being rapidly completed and it is expected that speeches will be made by Senator Sherman, Senator Wellington, Sen- ator Thurston, Congressman-elect John A. McDonald, Mr. Patrick Henry McCaull and others. There will be music by a male chorus of fifty voices, under the direction of Percy 8. Foster, and the Campaign Glee Club and the Henderson Drum Corps. Col. John A. Joyce will read a poem and reso: lutions will be presented for adoption. Ad- mission will be only by tickets and these will be given to the various republican clubs in the District for distribution. Mr. A. M. Clapp will preside at the meeting, and three vice presidents will be chosen from each of the clubs and organizations taking part in the affair. —_—.—_ Turning in Fire A To the Editor of The Evening Stas Your editorial in The Star on “Turning in Fire Alarms” is timely and right to the point. The delay in turning in the alarm in question has caused one of our best citi- zens and a heavy taxpayer a loss of $50,000. This loss is not due to the want of prompt- ness on the part of the police in turning in the alarm, or at least in trying to turn it in, but to the false spirit of economy on the part of our officials. For over twen- ty-five years an alarm box was main- tained on the exterior of the government printing office at corner of North Capitol and H streets. About a year ago our city officials had it removed to the inside of the building, leaving instructions that it should not be used unless the fire was in the printing office. Thic was done. to save a few dol- lars. This box when pulled called out four engines and one truck company. ‘Ihe claims {s put forth that the turning out of so many cempanies costs too much. What has this niggardly piece of business cost Mr. Smith? The officer who tried to turn in the alarm was standing near the government print- ing office, but knowing he would not be allowed to use the box in te building, ran two and half squares to the next box, but his key not fitting the box he had to re- turn to the patrol box before the alarm was given, a terrible loss of valuable time in case of fire. I maintain that if this box was where it should be, on the outside of the printing office, the officer would have used it, which calling out five companies would have saved Mr. Smith many thousand dollars. T. A. ROVER. ——____ The Amateur Rifle Club. The Amateur Rifle Club held its initial shoot on the 200 yards range Thanksgiving day. The fine weather brought out a good attendance, and some good scores were made. Lieut. Graham and Dr. Young were tie for highest honors. Their scores in the aggregate totaled 66 for each. The side running targets worked very success- fully. The new butts were demonstrated to be bullet proof and thus assured safety to the marker. The conditions for the shooting were off-hand 200 yards, on the standard target with any rifle. ——— Fifield Divorce Case. Mrs. Sarah C. Fifield late Saturday after- noon again entered suit for divorce from Policeman Joseph N. Fifield. After repeat- ing the allegations and accusations set forth in the bill of complaint of the origi- nal suit, Mrs. Fifield explains that October 22 last her husband persuaded her to con- sent to a dismissal of the first suit, where- in an allowance of alimony was made tor her svpport, and that he has ever since persisted in taking advantage of such dis- missal to refuse support to the plaintiff. Continuing, Mrs. Fifield takes occasion to state that she was compelled, because of her husband’s conduct, to leave his house, and although many times after her departure she offered to return to him as his wife, yet he repeatedly refused to listen to her or to pay any attention to her let- ters to such effect, and never until within the past two years, she says, has he asked her to return to him, and such requests have been made in such a manner as to convince her that it would be dangerous to her life and health to accept such of- fers. In view of the circumstances Mrs. Fifield for the second time asks the court to legally separate her from her husband. —_—+ Masonic Banquet at Gaithersburg. Some weeks before the late election Mr. John A. Belt. the postmaster at Gaithers- burg, Md., made a wager with Dr. John H. McCormick on the result of the election, Mr. Belt’ taking the Bryan side and Dr. McCormick the McKinley; a supper to the members of Pentalpha Lodge, No. 14, A. F. and A. M., was to be the forfeit. Friday evening about sixty members of the lodge, with several invited guests, met at Normal Hall to partake of a most boun- teous feast prepared by Mr. Belt. There were several courses, and the tables were covered with flowers. When the cigars were reached, Dr. John H. McCormick act- ed as toastmaster and ca!led upon the fol- lowing members and friends to respond to the various toast: mbolic Masonry,” by E. D. Kingsley of Gaithersburg; “Capitu- lar Masonry,” by J. F. Allen of Rockville; “Cryptic Mason: by James B. Adams of Gaithersburg; “Templar Masonry,” by H. M. Talbot of Rockville; “Scottish Rite Masonry,” by John H. McCormick of Gaith- ersburg, “The Shrine,” by Sam’l E. East- burn ct Rockville; “Our Visiting Breth- ren,” by W. H. Blodgett of Connecticut and J. T. Lewis of Virginia; “Our Visiting Friends,” by L. M. Lipscomb, and Jno. T. Capers of Gaithersburg. During the even- mg a musical program was rendered which was,of a very fine character. 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Royal Headache Powders cure. 10c. mb5-m.w,f,stf ——_>___ Five-Piece Ten Set, Consisting of tea pot, sugar, cream, spoon- holder and butter dish. Cost you $20 else- where; $10 is Voigt’s price. 615 7th n.w. 1* “Partridge” Hams Are So Much better than any other that it’s easy to note their sweetness and Geliciousness. In all markets. H. BUTTNER, 255 K st. mkt. It —— Genuine Diamond Rings For children, 85c., at Voigt’s, 615 7th n. w. at —__+ ‘The King of Pills is Beecham's. iy8-dly TO PROTECT THE BAS: A Well-Known Angler Suggests the Formation of an Organization. Mr. Joseph S. Miller, until recently com- missioner of internal revenue, and now en- gaged in business here as the representa- tive of the American Banking and Loan Association of Baltimore, is an ardent disci- ple of the rod and line, and an expert in everything relating to fish and the way to care for and protect them as well ar to catch them. He has been President Cleve- Iend’s companion on nearly all the fishing trips where bass and trout were the ob- Jects, and if the truth were told it would Probably be found that his strings were as big in size and number those of Mr. Cleveland himself. Conversing with a Star reporter this morning, Mr. Miller empha- sized the necessity of protecting the bass in the Potomac river. “An organization should be formed here in Washington,” he said, “with the sole ob- ject of making the Potomac what it can be easily made—the finest fishing stream in the world. An organization such as I would favor would be composed of gentlemen of influence who would have the means of carrying out their intentions. I mean moral means. There is no reason why there should be any membership dues or any other expense attached to it. I would not confine the membership to citizens of Washington, but would secure the active co-operation of gentlemen residing in Mary- land, Virginia and West Virginia who are men of weight in their states and who could secure from their state legislatures harmonious legislation for the protection of the Potomac and its fish. The legislatures of Virginia and Maryland have passed measures to prevent the catching of bass by any other means than a hook and line and forbidding fishing above Little Falls in the spawning season. To become operative in all the waters where the Potomac bass lives the West Virginia legislature which meets this winter must pass a similar law, which I am confident it will. “There should be some specific means,” he continued, “to make such laws opera- tive, and I believe such an organization as I suggest would be able to procure them by securing acditional legislation to that effect. Would I join euch a club? Most willingly, and I’m sure every man who lcves fishing would do so also. If some co- operative plan is not soon adopted the Po- tomac will be ruined as a fishing stream ‘beyond redemption. es Mr. Woodward Indorsed. Forty-seven members of the Lincoln Re- publican Club met at 427 4% street south- west last week to make arrangements for the club to take part in the inaugural pa- rade the 4th of March next, and it was ¢ cided to have one hundred men in line o: that occasion. After considerable argu- ment it was decided to defer the selection of-a uniform until the next meeting. Res. olutions were adopted indorsing the sel tion of Mr. S. W. Woodward for the posi- tion of chairman of the inaugural com- mittee which will have in charge the inau- sural ceremonies on March 4, and com- wending Mr. M. A. Hanna for his great work during the past campaign, which re- sulted in a republican victory The officers of the club are: James E. Brown, president; Albert Holland, secre- tary, and Wm. H. Dawley, sr., sergeant- at-arms. The club adjourned to meet again on the 24th of December, after in- dorsing the action of the Birmingham con- vention to secure pensions for ex-slaves. Lovell Diamond Bicycles will be sold at Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co.’s auetion rooms Of all the nerve tonics—bromos, celeries or nervines—your doctor will tell you that the Hypophosphites are best understood. So thoroughly related is the nervous system to dis- ease that some physicians prescribe Hypophosphites alone in the early stages of Consumption. Scott's Emulsion is Cod-liver Oil, emulsi- fied, with the Hypophosphites, hap- pily blended. The result of its use is greater strength and activity of the brain, the spinal cord and the nerves. Let us send you 2 book all abont it. Sent free. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. AMUSEMENTS, Ice Palace. x REAL | ICE SKATING, Instruction Free! Palace Orchestra, Grand Orchestrion, plentiful of skates, competent corps of instructors, Afternoons 2. Evenings 7:30 LADIES’ = IV) ADM Books containing 10 admission cial morning classes, 10:30 to 1 HE LAFAYET THIS Wednesday—MATINEE-Saturday. CHARLES FROHMAN’S Empire Theater Company, From the Empire Theater, New ¥: ay sand Wed. Matince, CONVENTION HALL, | Cor. Sth and L sts. nw. Tee “LIBERTY HALL.” Wednesday Evening (Only Time), “BOL Thursday, Friday SOW! chestra and Mezzanine Boxes, $1.50 Catarrh Is just as surely a disease of the blood as is ‘scrofula. So say the best authorities, How foolish it is, then, to expect a cure from snuffs, inhalants, ete. 1e sensible course 1s to purify your blood by” taking the Dest ood purifier, Hood's Saraparilia. This medicine permanently cured Ca- tarrh in a multitude of cases. It goes to the root of the trouble, which is Impure Blood. “T have been aMicted with nasal catarrh, Which caused me severe headaches nea: every day. After trying numerous ren dies without benefit I decided to try Hood's Sarsaparilla. = When I had taken ‘three or four ties T was co catarrh and headache TON, Rapid City, 8. Dak. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Is the best—in fi PPPOSOPDEEOOOSS PO OEOOY, ely cured of the N. G. BEGLES- t, the One True Blood iter. SPOSOCSOSROVEHODOCHOCE Hood’s Pills eo nausen, indigo. tion, billousness, 4 > Setoeseese: sete te 5 a vos 22> Cvlumbia Theater. ‘Thureday— MATINEES —s; ‘The § ons reatest New York & Divect from an 8 weeks’ run at Hoyt’s Th: A FLORIDA ENCHANTMENT. ORIGINAL Marie Jansen, Dan Collyer, May Haines, Effie Germon And Others. COMPANY PRODUCTI NEXT MAND ADIN De Koven & Smith's Latest and Greatest Success, It COLUME BOSTON | SYMPHONY | ORCHESTRA MR. EMIL wieert, DEX NB dationaL THE are Every Evening, Wed. and Sat. Mt. lark Twain’s Pudd’nhead Wilson, A ACADEMY. Pr Wed. and s HARRY WILLIAMS’ in Now ¥ A BOWERY GIRL, iE WEST FLORRIE AND A AT Next Week—DOW) L 2» KK EBSANSs LYCEUM THEAT All Thix Wi ALWAYS THE Bi El R' wie SHOW Composed of High-class American Stars T. 9— NOVELTY SPECIALTY ACTS 9 Nest Weeki L BROS.” COMEDIANS eae eden = BAZAAR OF THE SEASONS, DECEMBER 1, 2 AND 3, at Calvary Baptist S. S. House Decorations specially t four seasons, designed to repres MMER, s AUTUMN, WIN ‘X AND CHANG t TAL SOF PROGRAM a EVENIN POSTER SHOW. PICTURE GAL Jack HORNER PI SUPPER NED TI WEDNESDAY AND 'T Children’s Special Matinee We nocns frum 3 to 6 p.m. of the y petent tary les Es COLU One of the sights of Weshingtu a 12,600-ft. floor Com sali, Music every even: 3. HART BaITrArN 0 Y ihe ling taught on ‘actors. 8 1. i Take F street cars. LECTURE Balcony, MATINEE—Mezzanine Seats, $1. Orchestra, Balcony, 50c. Next Week—STUART ROBSON. n030-1f.24 [BVCe FAMILY THEATER. Matinees Daily ALL THIS ine Agnes Wallace Villa IN The World Against Her. e Evening—10c., 20c., 30c. or Prices: SiYacosy, Te), lose? Next Week. nes B. Mackie in bor, 25. RIMES” Do30-6t Grand Opera House. KERNAN & RIFE. Managers. ATINEES S c A Production Engli: Morrison's Orig F Cel ALL NEW | Tons of | Worlds of cal Surprises, THIS SEASON | Oceans of Wonderful Effects. Popular prices maintained: 15, 25, 50 and The. All seats couponed. Box office open from 9 a.im. to 10 p.m, NOTE—A good seat on first floor for 25 cents, Seats in box, $1.00. : Next _Attraction—BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS. n00-6t Metropolitan Concerts. NTON, DELD ational W will give tw ‘lather, EXCURSIONS, ETC. Steamer Placalester MOUNT VERNON, Tomb of Washington, FAKE, KOUND 1 Adiuission ELEGANT ©. Tickets, with ON for sale at wharf Wil also make es a far as Glymont, stopping for ‘ aud passengers both — w: For charters ete., apply at othce of steamer Mus ester. ocl-tt L_L. BLAKE. Capratn. Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co. Every day in the year for Fortress Monroe, TUES. EVE., = — Norfolk, Newport News dd all points south Deemer 15 | Rosenthal. = ye super powerful ste ‘alse eminers = a — “Newport News,” “Nortvi ~Wasaang Hint 16 | Nordica-Linde. |= «guste Somuct MON.Mat.,4:15, ¥ Washington, 7:00 p.m. Ls mouth.5:60 p.m. ox aat «1515 | Joseffy. Er. “aleamadrin 2 80 Bohm weal 4 raen” 24 | Maud Powell. | 4% Portethoaiaso 2" MON. EVE. nygca? aca Gh i ied th IN. . _ ygela,” ar Virginja Beach wil u Aru 15 | Urso. teeta “Attractive toute, tusuring «cour Prices: Season tickets, $7 and $5. Subscription | — “HNC guys ett stented by atenin Uist clases at Droop'sTursday. Dee. 1 me Hy eee ee ers have first cholee of seats. Public sai aa is sup Columbia Theater Thursday morning, Dec. Se oe a Steinway Piano used. . —- vashington and Norfolk aford. THE PEOPLE'S LECTURE COURSE (LLUSTRAT- ed). Church of Our Father, 18th and L sts. Rev. AL Rogers, D.D., Nov. 30, THE ISLE OF WIGHT- THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND, with re- cital of selections from “Enoch Arden,” ilus- trated by twenty beautiful views; Dec. 7, AMID THE ROMANTIC SCENERY OF THE ENGLISH LAKES. Tickets for the two lectures, 40 cents. Single lission, 25 cents. Heserved seats at Metzerott’ no28-2t ‘Tickets on sale at S17 Pennsylvauia rege offtcr 1421 Pel ey and oo board steamers, where time tabic. can also be had. Any other information desired will he far. Bished on application to the und ete. map, WN the ny’s Wharf, foot of 7th ington, D.C Tel: No. 750. 2718-400 JNO. CALLAHAN. General Manager.